Outside The Chute

Episode 104 - Jeff Fraser/Matt Van Eeuwen/Blair Setford

Outside The Chute sat down and first talked with the Head Coach of the Silver Medal winning, Nova Scotia Canada Games Team, Jeff Fraser.  We talked about the journey it took to get to that point and the outcome that was a silver medal for the province of Nova Scotia. 
We then chat with the Marketing Manager at Softball City in Surrey, BC, Matt Van Eeuwen.  Matt tells about what is in store for the softball world leading into the 2023 Canadian Senior Men's Championships and the 2024 ISC World Championships that will be played at Softball City.
Finally, we chatted with past guest of the show and the VP of Communications and Operations for the ISC's, Blair Setford.  Blair gives us a run down of what took place at the recent ISC's in Moline, Illinois, and then a brief chat at what's in store for the 2022 Canadian Senior Nats in St John's, Newfoundland, starting this week.

Episode 103 - Jade Hewitt

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with Millsaps College alum and current lead photographer with Athletes Unlimited, Jade Hewitt.
Jade has been someone I’ve wanted to chat with for a while now and I’m so happy she found time out of her busy schedule, especially in the middle of the AU season, to come on and chat with us.  This was such a great interview.
We talk to Jade about her 4 years playing at Millsaps College, her start in photography in the NPF with the Dallas Charge, her time with USA Softball and the 2021 Olympics and much, much more.
Jade was such a pleasure to chat, I had such a great time talking with her. She is definitely the GOAT of photography when it comes to our world of softball.  You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @jadehewittmedia and check out all her amazing work.

Episode 102 - Maddi Hackbarth

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with Arizona State Sun Devils alum and current Head Coach at Central Arizona College, Maddi Hackbarth.
Maddi had a stellar NCAA career, getting her start at Fresno State before transferring to Arizona State where she would go on to become an All American.  She most recently competed in Athlete’s Unlimited AUX in San Diego where she finished an impressive 21st in the point standings.
We’re gonna talk to Maddi about getting her start in the game, her recruiting process, the transfer to Arizona State, an epic game that her and twin sister, Kindra had, her time at Athlete’s Unlimited and much, much more.
Maddi was an absolute pleasure to chat with and I’m very excited to see what the future holds for her moving forward.

Episode 101 - Patrick Shannon

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with ISC and Softball New Zealand Hall of Famer, one of the greats in our game, Patrick Shannon.
Paddy has had a spectacular career to date as he has won 4 ISC World Titles, 2 WBSC Titles, been named to 10 ISC All World Teams, as well as previously mentioned, inducted into both the ISC and Softball New Zealand Hall of Fames.
We’re gonna talk to Paddy about getting his start in the game down in New Zealand, his very well known batting stance and how that all came about, his time on the ISC circuit, what it was like winning 2 WBSC Titles on home soil and much, much, more.
Paddy was an absolute pleasure to chat with and both Hopey and myself are excited to see him back in the ISC this summer playing with Niagara Stompers.

Episode 100 - Jason Hill & Steve Mullaley

Hard to believe we hit 100 episodes and I have to thank all of our listeners for getting us to this point. If you had of told me two years ago that I’d have a podcast with 100 episodes and over 50,000 downloads I would have called you crazy, but here we are.
Its only fitting that we got two of our most popular guests ever on the podcast back on for this special episode as we got the hosts of Dust Up with Hilly and Lolly, Newfoundland natives, Jason Hill and Steve Mullaley.
This was such a fun episode to do with 2 guys that will go down as absolute legends in our game.  If you haven’t listened to Dust Up yet, (which I’m sure everyone has) I highly advise everyone to go check it out wherever you listen to us at.  They have amazing stories with some of the best to ever play the men’s side of the game and it’s just an awesome podcast to listen to that will have you laughing your ass off.

Episode 99 - Ciara Bryan

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with University of Georgia and University of Louisiana Alum, and current member of the Smash It Sports Vipers of the WPF, Ciara Bryan.
 

Episode 98 - Amber Freeman

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with Arizona State University alum and current Head Coach at Vanguard University, Amber Freeman.
Amber had an absolute excellent career with the Sun Devils.  Her skills as a catcher made her a steady force behind the Sun Devils' plate from 2012-2015. She was a three-time All-American and 2013 PAC-12 Player of the Year. Amber ranks fourth in ASU career history with 56 home runs and fifth all-time in career RBI with 197 as well as fifth in ASU history with 46 career doubles. She became just the third player in ASU history to earn both First-Team All-American and First-Team Academic All-American designations.  Amber would also play professional with the USSSA Pride in the NPF and was a member of the US National Team as well.
We’re gonna talk to Amber about getting her start in the game, the huge roll her Dad played in her development, her time with the Sun Devils and of course, Amber Freeman Softball which she runs to this day.
Amber was an absolute treat to chat with and I know you’re all gonna love this episode.

Episode 97 - Paige Tonz

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with Northwestern University alum and current Female Athlete Mental Mentor, Paige Tonz.
Paige’s story is pretty awesome and goes to show you how big the mental side of the game plays in sport.  Paige had a, what we can say “mediocre” first three years in college and she is the first to admit that, but that all changed her Senior season as she decided to focus on giving it her all, having fun and whatever happens….happens and it paid dividends as she hit a fantastic .313.  Paige now devotes her time to helping the younger generation with the mental side of sport. You can take a look at her website at paigetonz.com if this is something you feel your daughter could benefit from.
We’re gonna talk to Paige about getting her start in the game, the whole recruiting process she went through to get to Northwestern, the struggles she endured early on there, how she got out of them and of course her mental program she runs today.
Paige was an absolute treat to chat with and I hope any young female that listens to this episode and is having trouble with certain parts of their game from the mental side, takes the opportunity to reach out to her. 
Paige Tonz Mental Mentor